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Playing Kurt Cobain Not Nirvana For James McAvoy, Actor Says Rumors Are False

Posted 12/6/07 10:57 am EST by in Hot Stuff, News


By now, you've probably heard -- and lamented -- the rumors that James McAvoy, he of Mr. Tumnus fame, had been cast to play Kurt Cobain in an upcoming bio-pic, one based on Charles Cross' ultra-morose 2001 tome "Heavier Than Heaven" and executive-produced by the late Nirvana frontman's Widow, Courtney Love. But could the rumors be trusted? We finally got the definitive answer this week. Read More...

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The Dailies: October 19, 2007

Posted 10/19/07 4:28 pm EST by in Dailies


William ShatnerIt's the end of our week but not the end of our links of the day, back with news on "Star Trek," Harold and Kumar, Kurt Cobain, and more.

- William Shatner on his involvement in a "Star Trek" reboot? "I don't do cameos!" (Slashfilm)

- Move over Ray Charles. Kurt Cobain's life to get the biopic treatment from writer David Benioff. (Variety)

- Harold and Kumar "Escape From Guantanamo Bay" as sequel gets new title. (AICN)

- Darren Aronofsky to direct Nicolas Cage in "The Wrestler"? (ComingSoon)

- Martin Campbell in as director of "The Birds" remake. Tippi Hedren continues to cry foul. (Hollywood Reporter and MTV)

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